Introduction For many years, auditing inside organizations was viewed primarily as a certification requirement connected to external audits, customer approvals, and compliance obligations. In many industries, auditors were expected to review records, verify procedures, identify nonconformities, and support certification activities. That expectation is gradually changing. Organizations today operate in environments where supplier disruptions, sustainability expectations, workplace incidents, customer requirements, and operational uncertainties can quickly influence business performance. As a result, many leaders are beginning to look at auditing differently. One reason is simple. Operational problems rarely appear for the first time during an audit. In most cases, the warning signs have already existed for months. A supplier issue that keeps resurfacing. A corrective action that is repeatedly reopened. Departments working toward different priorities.…